15 things to do this weekend

July 30, 2015 8:54 AM

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Farmer’s Market at the Empire State Plaza. Different vendors come together to sell a variety of produce, products, clothes, and more. When: Friday, July 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Empire State Plaza, downtown Albany less

Farmer’s Market at the Empire State Plaza. Different vendors come together to sell a variety of produce, products, clothes, and more. When: Friday, July 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Empire State Plaza, ... more

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union

Farmer’s Market at the Empire State Plaza . Different vendors... Photo-8319324.114290 - Times Union

McDonald's Presents The Black Arts & Cultural Festival.Every year, the Capital Region celebrates the arts and culture of African Americans. The festival celebrates through music, food, art and different ... more

All-American Clambake. The $40 ticket gives you access to a variety of foods such as clams, shrimp, seafood pizza, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, and a strawberry shortcake bar. When: Thursday, July 30, 6 ... more

Tri-City ValleyCats vs. West Virginia. Come on down and support the Capital Region’s own minor league baseball team against West Virginia. When: Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. Where: Joe Bruno Stadium, Troy. Also: Catch their 7 p.m. game against Mahoning Valley on Friday, July 31. Full game schedule here. less

Tri-City ValleyCats vs. West Virginia. Come on down and support the Capital Region’s own minor league baseball team against West Virginia. When: Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. Where: Joe Bruno Stadium, Troy. ... more

Bring the family to the opening weekend of the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair. The fair will include a blend of live entertainment, contests, food and drink vendors, farm animals, and more. When: Saturday, Aug. 1 through Aug. 8. Fairgrounds open at 9 a.m, exhibit buildings open 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., commercial buildings 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., midway opens at noon daily. Where: Sunshine Drive, Cobleskill. For more info, visit their website. less

Bring the family to the opening weekend of the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair. The fair will include a blend of live entertainment, contests, food and drink vendors, farm animals, and more. When: Saturday, ... more

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The Gore Mountain Shopping Fair offers live entertainment, art vendors, woodwork, photography, foods, fabrics, and more. Also while you aren’t shopping you and your family can take advantage of the many activities like mini golf, a gondola ride, a climbing wall and much more. When: Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where: Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek. less

The Gore Mountain Shopping Fair offers live entertainment, art vendors, woodwork, photography, foods, fabrics, and more. Also while you aren’t shopping you and your family can take advantage of the many ... more

Schenectady Greenmarket. This free family event is filled with... Photo-8151293.114290 - Times Union

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West Side Story. One of the most famous Broadway musicals of all time, inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. When: Friday, July 31, 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, 4 p.m & 8 p.m, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Where: The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham. For more info and tickets, visit their website. less

West Side Story. One of the most famous Broadway musicals of all time, inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. When: Friday, July 31, 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, 4 p.m & 8 p.m, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. & 7 ... more

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West Side Story. One of the most famous Broadway musicals of... Photo-8385636.114290 - Times Union

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Family Saturday. This fun and free family event offers a brief museum tour and hands-on arts and crafts. Suitable for children 5 and up. When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Where: The Tang Teaching and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more info, visit their website. less

Family Saturday. This fun and free family event offers a brief museum tour and hands-on arts and crafts. Suitable for children 5 and up. When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Where: The Tang Teaching ... more

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Family Saturday. This fun and free family event offers a brief... Photo-8385506.114290 - Times Union

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Free Animation Film Festival. Proctors invites you to come watch a free screening of "Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast." When: Sunday, Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Where: Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady. For more info, visit their website. less

Free Animation Film Festival. Proctors invites you to come watch a free screening of "Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast." When: Sunday, Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Where: Proctors, 432 State ... more

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. A three day folk festival with live music, dancing, and a multitude of vendors, there is something for everybody. When: Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1, noon to midnight, Sunday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Where: 44 County Route 7D, Hillsdale, N.Y.For more info, visit their website. less

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. A three day folk festival with live music, dancing, and a multitude of vendors, there is something for everybody. When: Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1, noon to midnight, ... more

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Watch a movie for just $5 at the Madison Theater. Currently playing: Pitch Perfect 2, Inside Out, The Terminator: Genisys, The 400 Blows and Charade (35 cents matinee!). Where: 1036 Madison Ave., Albany. For more info, visit their Facebook page. less